Fire Suppression Design Engineer  2026-242

Location:  Cincinnati, Ohio
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 2+ years in the fire protection industry

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; alternatively, 4+ years of relevant fire protection design experience can substitute for the degree

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with an established Fire Suppression Design firm in the Cincinnati, Ohio area who are actively seeking a Fire Suppression Design Engineer to join their team. They are open to a Junior or Senior level professional.

Your Role:

You will design fire special hazard fire suppression and alarm systems for multiple location categories, including manufacturing, research laboratories.

• Design life safety and asset protection systems using AutoCAD and proprietary software applications, adhering to local, national, and manufacturer requirements.
• Direct contractors in the proper installation and operation of systems.
• Survey job sites to ensure proper system design and installation.
• Read, review, and implement customer-supplied project specifications.
• Attend manufacturer training classes and other continued education training
• Create project-specific operation and maintenance manuals.
• Update existing drawings.
• Assist office staff with engineering-related tasks such as process improvement.
• Assist with system inspection and maintenance as needed.
• Assist in system startups and commissioning as needed.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in designing special hazard fire suppression and fire alarm systems, excluding standard sprinkler-only designs
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD 2D and 3D for creating detailed fire protection system layouts.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection industry standards and codes, including NFPA guidelines.
• Knowledge and efficient use of 3D design software.
• Understanding of MS Office applications.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information.
• Desire to learn industry standards.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Alternatively, 4+ years of relevant fire protection design experience can substitute for the degree
• 2+ years designing special hazard fire suppression and fire alarm systems, including experience as a Fire Systems Design Engineer, performing site surveys, and providing installation oversight
• Experience delivering project-specific operation and maintenance documentation
• Demonstrated responsibility for interpreting and implementing customer project specifications in fire protection design.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting.

Preferred Experience:

• NICET certification, preferably Level III or higher; progress towards it is a plus
• If not currently certified, willingness to study for and obtain NICET certification 

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-242 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.